Thanks to Bellingham (MA) for Inviting Me to Deliver the Keynote Address and Conduct a Seminar at the Town’s Local Author Expo!

I was truly honored to deliver the keynote address and host a writing workshop at the Bellingham (MA) Local Author Expo! This was an outstanding event that brought together published authors, aspiring authors, library supporters, members of the community, and – perhaps the biggest treat of all – students who participated in “The Write Stuff,” a summer writing program that culminates in the library publishing their stories in book form (I’m shown here with these amazing kids in the group shot, and with Sid Kalyan as she explains her book project). My workshop for adult authors focused on a combination of writing and marketing approaches – these enthusiastic authors were a pleasure to work with! I’m also shown here with a long-time loyal reader, Beckie Mirisola (holding three of my books), and with Library Director Bernadette Rivard (holding The Great Abolitionist). Bernadette did yeoman’s work to organize this fantastic event and make sure all ran smoothly. Diane Nelson, who’s not shown here, is the director of “The Write Stuff” children’s writing program. Thanks to Bellingham for inviting me and making me feel so at home!